Town-building is no Mickey Mouse operation
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Celebration, FL is a state-of-the-art town built by Disney for several reasons, including an attempt to redress the lack of community in US life as the company sees it. The community, its citizens and leaders are described, as well as the politics surfacing around Disney's restrictive covenants.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1997
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Car parts go green with elephant grass
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The University of Warwick's Warwick Manufacturing Group is conducting research on ways in which elephant grass can be used as a structural component of biodegradable plastics. By adding a natural filler as a strengthener, these plastics can be used in car parts.
Publication Name: Eureka
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0261-2097
Year: 2001
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11 o'clock dreams and realities
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Local television news reports mostly sensational stories, ignoring important beats such as health and education. An industry-standard mandate of a 40% profit keeps producers from pursuing costlier, less advertiser-friendly stories.
Publication Name: The New York Times Magazine
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ISSN: 0028-7822
Year: 1998
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